Taal Volcano, located on Luzon Island about two hours outside of Manila in the crawl of traffic, is one of the most active and complex volcanoes in the Philippines. It sits within Taal Lake, creating a picturesque yet deceptive beauty. Geologically, Taal is a caldera volcano with numerous smaller craters and a history of frequent eruptions due to its position on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Historically, Taal has erupted over 30 times since the 16th century, causing significant loss of life and property. Interestingly enough, the last major eruption occurred on January 12, 2020, only one day after Desiree and her family visited Taal. This last eruption led to widespread evacuations and disruption. Ash fell on Desiree’s sister’s house in nearby Cavite.
We traveled to Taal Lake in a caravan of three
vehicles, which carried Desiree, me, Desiree’s daughters, her sister May and
family, a cousin, and an aunt and uncle and their family. While at the lake,
the lot of us ate dinner at a gorgeous restaurant called The Bag of Beans. The
food and views proved excellent.
I have posted images of Taal Lake with the volcano
(the islands) at the center, along with captures of The Bag of Beans and
Desiree’s family.
—Mitchell Hegman
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